Honda UK announced that actor Danny John-Jules, who plays The Cat in cult classic TV series Red Dwarf, and endurance rider Graham Hoskins, are to take the ‘Iron Butts’ Challenge in aid of Sport Relief, on two Honda Transalp motorcycles. The 7,000-mile ride is scheduled to take place from February 27 to March 14, crossing from Europe into Africa, through the Middle East into Turkey and back to the UK.
The two will cover 480 miles on their shortest day and 630 miles on their longest. Th… (read more)
The One Ford plan which helped the American manufacturer survive 2009 without going through some type of major crisis appears to extend well into 2010, after the carmaker announced it will cut one shift at the Flat Rock this July, meaning 900 people will have to leave the facility.
The final step has been made by the GP2 Series in order to secure a solid start of their newly-formed feeder series, namely the GP3 championship. According to a press release posted on the GP2 Series’ official site, the GP3 Series teams took delivery of their third and final cars this week.
We all knew that the 2010 Geneva show, which will open its doors to visitors next month, wasn’t all about production models or concepts that could be mass manufactured in a few years. So here’s Bertone’s special gift to Alfa Romeo, the Italian brand that is now the subject of a major merger with other Fiat-owned brands.
Building stuff for the US army can be very profitable and companies will try to close contracts especially now that Humvee will be out of production. Lockheed Martin, a global security company, has just managed to complete the production of the first two Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV), both new six-passenger Infantry Carrier variants.
The North American division of Subaru decided to get involved in the fight against AIDS and help those affected by the virus, by sponsoring the Dining Out For Life, a fundraiser held in nearly 3,000 restaurants in over fifty cities across the United States and Canada. That because in the U.S. alone, it is estimated that one-in-five individuals are unaware of his/her HIV status, and people over the age of 50 are the fastest growing group to contract the virus. 
Former Champ Car racer Gil de Ferran has just completed a dreamy move this week, after announcing he joined efforts with Luczo Dragon Racing for setting up a new IndyCar team for the 2010 season. In a time when most team owners are struggling for survival in the series, such joint ventures seem the way to go for smaller teams, especially if they want to do an Indy programme with at least two cars running.
Owners of Fiat vehicle in the UK who make a habit of driving less than 10,000 miles a year can now benefit from a new service plans, dubbed Feel3. According to Fiat UK, the plan is free for the Fiat 500 and the Punto Evo until March 31, while for the others, a three-year, 27,000-mile plan can cost around £13 a month.
The 2010 Geneva Motor Show is the perfect time of the year to introduce your latest contraptions to the world and Bentley tries to take full advantage of this. The company will showcase the 2011 Continental Supersports Convertible at the show, the fastest and the most potent drop-top Bentley ever built, as the company said in a statement.
Jaguar had a great start in 2010. Sales have increased and the car manufacturer wants to keep things this way, so it’s going to present a Special Edition XKR coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. The car has bold exterior styling changes and a top speed of 174mph (280km/h).
The upcoming boom in the electric vehicle market is making more and more players in this segment, as we already seen with Tesla Motors take a chance on various stock markets. 
Although the members of the US Grand Prix Engineering organization have tried to send several positive reports towards the Europe-based Formula One series regarding their future participation in the 2010 Formula One Championship, the truth seems to lie elsewhere.
The recently-held 2010 Miami International Boat Show saw the introduction of the AMG Cigarette Racing Boat, as AMG Private Lounge reports.
One of the most iconic representations of the US military, the HUMVEE, will no longer be a part of the army garages starting next year. The military has placed a final order of 2,620 new HUMVEEs, after which it will switch to newer vehicles. The stop in orders for the HUMVEE is featured in the 2011 budget report.
The booming Chinese automotive industry does not only prove to be a God sent gift for the passenger vehicle segment, but apparently is good for emergency responder vehicles manufacturers as well. 
Chevrolet presented the 2011 Silverado HD at the Chicago Auto Show, a model that comes with several enhancements for model year 2011. Feature highlights for the new model include the all-new, fully-boxed frame assemblies, stronger independent and new asymmetrical leaf-spring rear suspensions, a strengthened 6.0L Vortec 6L90 standard power unit, a new, exclusive exhaust brake system, larger brakes, improved handling and steering, 170-degree-opening rear access doors on extended cab models and sta… (
Indian driver Karun Chandhok seems to have made the first step towards making his debut in Formula One. The current GP2 driver reportedly signed a one-year deal with Serbian outfit Stefan GP for the 2010 edition of Formula One championship, therefore putting an end to Ralf Schumacher’s hopes of returning to the sport.
Japanese carmaker Toyota announced yesterday it will have to close some of its North American facilities again, in an effort to keep the inventory levels as acceptable levels. 
For most cars enthusiasts there is nothing more important than their pride and joy. Over 25,000 of Dodge Viper owners from the US are part of the Viper Club of America, an organization that was formed in the mid-90’s. The club signed an agreement to acquire Viper parts, accessories and rare historical items directly from the manufacturer.
Renault has just announced details on the trim levels of the new 2011 Renault Master range, as well as prices for the French market. The new model is available in a choice of three trims (Generique, Confort and Grand Confort), with prices starting at 21,500 Euros.